With the novel coronavirus pandemic causing widespread business closures and gathering restrictions, more and more people have turned to outdoor recreation to fill their free time. Frontcountry trailheads in Santa Barbara County have seen an increase in visitors so large that the Santa Barbara County Fire Chiefs Association created a […]
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Although many free community Easter egg hunts have been postponed until next year to curtail the spread of COVID-19, some are still happening virtually, as a drive-thru, outdoors or with the Easter Bunny in a “bubble.” ENCINITAS Eggcinitas Eggstravaganza — Participating Encinitas business owners will give out thousands of eco-friendly […]
Supporters pushing for a Santa Maria Creek Greenway trail are optimistic their plans will align with the county Board of Supervisors’ new goals to locate urban county parks within walking distance of homes. Ramona Trails Association President Glen Morgan said he and Greenway advocates John Degenfelder and Don Wendt, who […]
Getting young kids to go to bed can be a struggle sometimes, but two Carroll County moms are hoping to change that.Carroll County mom Amanda Lee and friend Shante Willis wrote a book with an animated online twist that they hope will be both entertaining and helpful.”Oakley and Ivan and […]
By NATHAN HOWELL | Staff Writer ALABASTER – The city of Alabaster is gearing up to host its annual Trash to Treasures communitywide yard sale on May 15. The event will give people in the city to find great deals, or to rent a booth and clean out their closets […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — A new Bald Eagle Exhibit at Essex County Turtle Back Zoo opened on Wednesday. Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced the opening and also welcomed Freedom, a 4-year-old Bald Eagle, to the Turtle Back animal family. Freedom was rescued from a tree in Minnesota after […]
PORTLAND, Ore. (PORTLAND TRIBUNE) — As indoor spaces open gradually after Washington County was recently placed in the “moderate” category of risk regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, libraries throughout Washington County are discussing plans of expanding services before an eventual full reopening at some point. While the latter isn’t expected to […]
Some libraries have started to offer limited indoor services, but planning varies between library operators. As indoor spaces open gradually after Washington County was recently placed in the “moderate” category of risk regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, libraries throughout Washington County are discussing plans of expanding services before an eventual full […]
MOUNT HOLLY, NJ – Burlington County senior citizens can find information about the many services and programs available to assist them by accessing the latest Directory of Services for Aging and Disability Services. The 120-page directory is published annually by the Burlington County Office on Aging and provides a comprehensive […]
Tiny pieces of plastic are polluting some of Lancaster County’s most well-known waterways, where local researchers fear they could pose threats to both human health and wildlife. In fact, the plastics — some made with harmful chemicals — have been found in more than 50 major rivers, streams and lakes […]
MUSKEGON COUNTY, MI – Three cities in Muskegon County want to know how they can best help residents with low incomes. For example, is transportation a big need? How about assistance with home repairs, youth activities, legal services or employment? An online survey allows citizens of Muskegon, Muskegon Heights and […]
Feb. 25—Harford County indoor parks and recreation facilities and government buildings will reopen to the public on March 1, the county government announced Thursday. The county will continue offering distanced services like its drop boxes and online tools after facilities reopen Monday, spokesperson Cindy Mumby said. While walk-ins are accepted, […]
Pitkin County leaders aren’t quite ready to swear off the traveler-affidavit program, but they expressed a willingness Tuesday to make it less restrictive and more hospitable to visitors. Responding to Aspen business leaders’ concerns that the affidavit requirement keeps driving away potential visitors and will continue hurting the tourism trade, […]
Fort Myers It’s time for parents to start making plans for their children’s summer. On Monday, Lee County camp registration opens up. Summer might not feel like it’s right around the corner, but it’ll be here before you know it. People who run the camps say they learned a […]
Free coronavirus testing will be provided at several Santa Clara County sites in the coming week, mostly by appointment but on a drop-in basis in at least two locations. The county is offering two walk-in pop-up sites. They require no appointments but are only for people without symptoms. One is […]
Feb. 15—Monday, February 15 through Friday, February 26 — Batesville Intermediate School Scholastic Book Fair — The BIS Scholastic Book Fair will be held Monday, Feb. 15 through Friday, Feb. 26. Tuesday, February 16 — Batesville Memorial Public Library — Storytime at 11 a.m. at Batesville Memorial Public Library for […]
Events listed here are contingent on whether each jurisdiction is approved to enter the corresponding phase of the governor’s four-phase reopening plan. Events may be canceled or postponed. Check with each venue for the latest information. Outfitting at home: You can now make a free virtual outfitting appointment with an […]
Luzerne County will keep using 68 elected municipal tax collectors and pay them more, but not as much as they had wanted. Councilman Harry Haas put up a strong battle for in-house collection by the county treasurer’s office, saying it would cost less, provide the county with immediate access to […]
The Gainesville Sun PLEASE CHECK WEBSITE OR CALL THE VENUE FOR COVID-19 UPDATE BEFORE ATTENDING AN EVENT Valentine’s Movie Matinee: 2-5 p.m. today, Celebration Pointe, Celebration Pointe Avenue. Tickets: $15. (valentines-matinee.eventbrite.com, celebrationpointe.com) Showing of the family friendly film “Gnomeo and Juliet.” Hoggetowne at Home: a Virtual Medieval Experience” ends this […]
The exhibit opened for in-person visits in 2019, but the county decided to bring it back virtually because the archives can only be open for one person at a time due to COVID restrictions. A former Greene County Archives intern, Amy Czubak, did the research and put the exhibit together. […]
This week, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announced updates to county risk levels under the state’s public health framework to reduce transmission and protect Oregonians from COVID-19. The framework uses four different risk levels for counties based on COVID-19 spread — extreme risk, high risk, moderate risk and lower risk — […]
On a normal Super Bowl Sunday, the Madd Hatter sports bar in Hoboken is packed. The Washington Street bar, whose website advertises “40+ big screen TVs” and “projection TVs surrounding our enormous island bar,” normally hosts about 350 people for the big game. “I mean, we’re slammed,” said Abe Ruales, […]